A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4339332 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4341318 epoch_slot_no: 21318 block_no: 4339155 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2809 time: 2020-06-24 20:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04b6d54be057efbaf3580d560092c3d447bb0a0d45f89d598555ab272e2944bdBlock Operator
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